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Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates boxers on winning medals in the Men’s World Boxing Championships at Tashkent for the first time ever
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Deepak Bhoria, Hussamuddin and Nishant Dev on winning medals in the Men’s World Boxing Championships at Tashkent for the first time ever.
Retweeting a tweet by Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, the Prime Minister said;
“Congratulations to Deepak Bhoria, Hussamuddin and Nishant Dev. Their accomplishments are very inspiring.”
Ministry of Home Affairs
Components of India’s immigration policy
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai, in a written reply to a question regarding India’s immigration policy, in Rajya Sabha today, said that India has put in place robust visa and immigration systems to enable inward & outward movement of all persons including legitimate foreigners like professionals and members of skilled workforce, business persons, students and tourists.
The Minister added that entry, stay, movement, transit through and exit of foreign nationals in the country are governed by The Passport  Act, 1920, The Foreigners Act, 1946, The Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939, The Citizenship Act, 1955 & The Immigration  Act, 2000. He also said that entry and exit of foreigners into/from India is regulated through authorized Immigration Check Posts . He elucidated that currently there are 107 ICPs in the country comprising of 35 Airports, 27 Seaports, 36 Landports, 5 Railports and 4 Riverports and said that while 47 ICPs are operated by the Bureau of Immigration, the remaining 60 ICPs are operated by the State Police.
The Minister noted that 21 main categories and 65 sub-categories of visas are granted by India to foreigners and noted that the thrust of India’s present visa policy is to encourage foreigners to visit India for tourism, improve people to people contact & business relationships, make India a hub of medical/educational /manufacturing activities and to promote various activities in line with the flagship programmes of the Government.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri’s telephonic conversation with US Secretary of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and his US counterpart Secretary of Defence Mr Lloyd Austin had a warm and fruitful telephonic conversation today. They reviewed the multi-faceted India-US defence cooperation and reiterated mutual commitment to further strengthen military-to-military ties.
Secretary Austin expressed support for India's defence modernisation programme and looked forward to further strengthening India-US defence industrial and technology collaboration.
The Raksha Mantri and Secretary Austin also discussed regional issues and affirmed their shared desire for maintaining peace and stability in the region and beyond. Shri Rajnath Singh conveyed India's concerns over the US decision to provide sustenance package for Pakistan's F-16 fleet.
The two Ministers reiterated that both sides would continue their productive engagements with the objective of deepening India-US Strategic Partnership. The Raksha Mantri conveyed that he looked forward to welcoming Secretary Austin in India for the next Ministerial 2+2 Dialogue in 2023.
Ministry of Finance
Cabinet approves strategic disinvestment and transfer of management control in IDBI Bank Limited
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its in-principle approval for strategic disinvestment along with transfer of management control in IDBI Bank Ltd. The extent of respective shareholding to be divested by GoI and LIC shall be decided at the time of structuring of transaction in consultation with RBI.
Government of India  and LIC together own more than 94% of equity of IDBI Bank . LIC is currently the promoter of IDBI Bank with Management Control and GoI is the co-promoter.
LIC’s Board has passed a resolution to the effect that LIC may reduce its shareholding in IDBI Bank Ltd. through divesting its stake along with strategic stake sale envisaged by the Govt. with an intent to relinquish management control and by taking into consideration price, market outlook, statutory stipulation and interest of policy holders.
This decision of LICs Board is also consistent with the regulatory mandate to it to reduce its stake in the Bank.
It is expected that strategic buyer will infuse funds, new technology and best management practices for optimal development of business potential and growth of IDBI Bank Ltd. and shall generate more business without any dependence on LIC and Government assistance/funds. Resources through strategic disinvestment of Govt. equity from the transaction would be used to finance developmental programmes of the Government benefiting the citizens.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVY SHIPS SHIVALIK AND KAMORTA VISIT HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM
Indian Naval Ships, Shivalik and Kamorta which are forward deployed in the South China Sea are in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The ships would be undertaking numerous professional interactions with the Vietnam People's Navy during the visit.
The visit is part of the bilateral defence cooperation activities to further enhance the robust ties between the two navies as also to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Vietnam. Earlier this year, two Indian Naval Ships, Sahyadri and Kadmatt had also visited Ho Chi Minh City.
The visiting Indian Naval ships Shivalik and Kamorta form part of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet based at Visakhapatnam. The two ships, designed and constructed in India, are equipped with a versatile array of weapons and sensors, carry multi-role helicopters and symbolise India's advanced warship building capabilities.
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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Implementation of PMFBY in Himachal Pradesh
Claims of Rs. 1572.59 Lakh have been Paid for Wheat Crop in the Himachal Pradesh for Rabi 2020-21
382 lakh Hectare of Gross Cropped Area  has been Insured under PMFBY during 2021-22 in the Country
As reported by the implementing insurance company in the State of Himachal Pradesh i.e. Agriculture Insurance Company of India Ltd., claims of Rs. 1572.59 lakh have been paid for wheat crop in the State for Rabi 2020-21.
State-wise details of number of farmer applications insured for wheat crop during Rabi 2021-22 in the country  are given in following table :
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State
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No of Applications 
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Chhattisgarh
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0.63
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Haryana
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5.38
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Himachal Pradesh
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0.88
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Jammu And Kashmir
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0.39
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Karnataka
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0.12|
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Madhya Pradesh
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40.84
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Maharashtra
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2.05
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Rajasthan
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61.89
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Uttar Pradesh
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17.97
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Uttarakhand
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0.37
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Grand Total
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130.52for Rabi 2020-21
As per data available as on 09.03.2022, 382 lakh hectare of Gross Cropped Area  has been insured under PMFBY during 2021-22 in the country.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Army personnel killed in Anti Insurgency Operations in J&K and NE
Details of battle casualties  of Army personnel in Jammu & Kashmir and North East region during anti-insurgency operations in the last three years are as under:-
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Year
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Number of Casualties
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J&K
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North East Region
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Officer
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JCO
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OR
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Officer
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JCO
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OR
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2015
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02
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01
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23
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-
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01
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23
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2016
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04
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01
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50
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01
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-
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03
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2017
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04
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03
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29
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01
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-
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02
Details of terrorists and extremists killed/arrested during last three years are:-
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Year
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Number of Terrorists / extremists Killed
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Number of Terrorists / extremists arrested
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J &K
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North East region
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J&K
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North East region
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2015
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108
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149
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67
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1900
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2016
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150
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87
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79
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1202
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2017
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213
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57
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97
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995
The following benefits are given as ex-gratia lump sum compensation to the Next of Kin  of martyred soldiers:-
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S. No.
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Details
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w.e.f.
01.10.2016
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1.
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Death in the course of duties attributable to acts of violence by terrorists, etc.
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Rs. 25 lakh
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2.
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Death occurring during enemy action in war or border skirmishes or in action against militants, terrorists, etc.
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Rs. 35 lakh
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3.
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Army Group Insurance Fund
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|
|
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Officers
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Rs. 75 lakh
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JCOs/Other Ranks
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Rs.37.5 lakh
Rs. 40 lakh

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4.
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 Liberalized Family Pension as applicable to Battle casualty which is equal to emoluments last drawn by the deceased individual.
 Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity which is based on length of service rendered and emoluments such drawn by the deceased individual.
The number of pending cases of payments to the families of officers/personnel killed in these operations during the last three years is:-
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Year
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Officers
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JCOs
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OR
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2015
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Nil
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Nil
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Nil
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2016
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Nil
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Nil
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01
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2017
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01
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Nil
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14
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri Narendra Kumar Swain in Rajya Sabha today.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM inaugurates key development projects in Varanasi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today inaugurated and laid the Foundation Stone for several important development projects, at a public gathering in Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
Among the projects inaugurated are the Integrated Power Development Scheme  for Puraani Kashi; and an Atal Incubation Centre at BHU. Among the projects for which the Foundation Stone was laid, is the Regional Ophthalmology Centre at BHU.
The cumulative value of all projects which were inaugurated, or for which foundation stone was laid today, is over Rs. 550 crore.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that the efforts to bring about change in Varanasi, are also attempting to preserve the city’s rich heritage. He said the city is being modernized, while protecting its ancient identity. He said the change that has been brought about through four years of resolve of the people of Kashi, is now visible.
Shri Narendra Modi referred to the various projects in the power, road and other infrastructure sectors, which have progressed significantly, and brought about an improvement in the lives of the people in the city of Varanasi, and nearby areas. The Prime Minister said he feels very happy when he sees citizens post pictures of Varanasi Cantt Station online. He mentioned the work being done towards modernization of transport infrastructure. He also spoke of the work being done towards cleanliness and enhancing the visual appeal of the city. He said this move, which will transform tourism is a continuing effort. In this context, he also mentioned the work being done in Sarnath.
The Prime Minister said that basic facilities such as roads, electricity and water, are being extended to the rural areas surrounding Varanasi as well. He said Kashi is now emerging as a health hub. Mentioning the Atal Incubation Centre that was inaugurated today, he said that startups are already beginning to get connected with this. He said Varanasi is among the select cities in the country where Piped Cooking Gas is being made available.
The Prime Minister called upon the people of Varanasi to dedicate themselves towards fulfilment of this common resolve for the transformation of the city.
Special Service and Features
Stenographer Grade ‘C’ &‘D’ Examination, 2019 : Download e-Admission Certificate
Staff Selection Commission will be conducting Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’ Examination, 2019 in Computer Based Mode.
In Southern Region, 49,810 candidates have been admitted for the examination. The examination will be held in 22 venues located at 13 Centres/Cities viz. Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirapalli & Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu, Guntur, Kurnool, Rajamundry, Tirupathi, Vijayawada & Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad & Warangal in Telangana.
In Southern Region, the examination will be held on 3 days from 22nd to 24th December 2020. There will be 2 Shifts in a day – 1st Shift from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and 2nd Shift from 03:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Facility to download e-Admission Certificates will be provided in our website in such a way that candidates can download the same only 4 days before their actual date of examination and all the subsequent days till their date of examination. These details are also intimated to the candidates through SMS to their mobile numbers and e-mail to their mail IDs as provided by them in their online applications.
Prohibited items such as watches, books, paper chits, magazines and electronic gadgets are strictly not allowed in the examination hall.
Candidates are further requested to note that they shall not be permitted to attend the examination without e-Admission Certificate and Original Valid Identity Proof as enumerated in the Instructions attached with e-Admission Certificate.
For further queries/clarifications, candidates may contact Southern Regional Office Helpline Numbers 
This is stated in a press release issued by Shri K Nagaraja, Jt.Secretary and Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission , Chennai.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers  – August, 2022
The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled for 88 centres and All-India and is released on the last working day of succeeding month. The index for the month of August, 2022 is being released in this press release.
The All-India CPI-IW for August, 2022 increased by 0.3 points and stood at 130.2 . On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 0.23 per cent with respect to previous month compared to an increase of 0.16 per cent recorded between corresponding months a year ago.
The maximum upward pressure in current index came from Food & Beverages group contributing 0.19 percentage points to the total change. At item level Rice, Wheat Atta, Arhar/Tur Dal, Wheat, Mango, Buffalo Milk, Cooked Meal, Telephone Charges mobile etc. are responsible for the rise in index. However, this increase was largely checked by Apple, Tomato, Poultry Chicken, Soyabeen oil, Sunflower Oil, Egg Hen, Electricity Domestic, Petrol for Vehicle etc. putting downward pressure on the index.
At centre level, Solapur recorded a maximum increase of 3.9 points followed by Agra with 3.2 points. Among others, 5 centres recorded increase between 2 to 2.9 points, 20 centres between 1 to 1.9 points and 27 centres between 0.1 to 0.9 points. On the contrary, Jamshedpur recorded a maximum decrease of 3.7 points. Among others, 8 centers recorded decrease between 1 to 1.9 points and 24 centres between 0.1 to 0.9 points. Rest one centre index remained stationary.
Year-on-year inflation for the month stood at 5.85 per cent compared to 5.78 per cent for the previous month and 4.80 per cent during the corresponding month a year before. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 6.46 per cent against 5.96 per cent of the previous month and 4.83 per cent during the corresponding month a year ago.
Y-o-Y Inflation based on CPI-IW 
All-India Group-wise CPI-IW for July, 2022 and August, 2022
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Sr. No.
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Groups
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July, 2022
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August, 2022
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I
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Food & Beverages
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129.7
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130.2
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II
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Pan, Supari, Tobacco & Intoxicants
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144.4
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145.7
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III
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Clothing & Footwear
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127.2
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128.2
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IV
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Housing
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121.0
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121.0
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V
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Fuel & Light
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178.2
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177.4
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VI
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Miscellaneous
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126.1
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126.6
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General Index
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129.9
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130.2
CPI-IW: Groups Indices
The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of September, 2022 will be released on Monday, 31th October, 2022. The same will also be available on the office website
www.labourbureaunew.gov.in.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
India will continue to allow wheat export for countries which are in serious need, are friendly and have the letter of credit: Shri Goyal
India was never a traditional supplier of wheat to the world: Shri Goyal
India's export regulation should not affect global markets: Shri Goyal
India will continue to allow wheat export for countries which are in serious need, are friendly and have the letter of credit, said Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs & Food and Public Distribution, Commerce & Industry, and Textiles while speaking at the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland.
Shri Goyal highlighted that while 7%-8% rise in wheat production was expected this year, severe heat waves led to early harvest and loss of production. “Given this situation, what we are producing is about enough for domestic consumption,” Shri Goyal added.
India was never a traditional player in the international wheat market and export of wheat only began about 2 years ago. Speaking at the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland, Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs & Food and Public Distribution, Commerce & Industry, and Textiles said that last year 7 LMT wheat was exported and majority was done within the last two months when the war between Russia-Ukraine developed.
“India wheat exports are less than 1% of world trade and our export regulation should not affect global markets. We continue to allow exports to vulnerable countries and neighbors,” the Minister said.
Ministry of Defence
LT GEN JS NAIN, ARMY COMMANDER SOUTHERN COMMAND PAYS HOMAGE TO GALLANT HEROES OF KARGIL WAR AT NATIONAL WAR MEMORIAL PUNE SAYS “ KARGIL VETERANS SOURCE OF INSPIRATION TO NATION”
Headquarters Southern Command celebrated Kargil Vijay Diwas which commemorates the Indian Armed Forces victory over Pakistan in 1999. 26th Jul every year is celebrated as ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ across the Nation as a mark of remembrance for those who fought bravely at the icy heights with valour, defeating the enemy. Lt Gen JS Nain, GOC-in-C Southern Army in a solemn wreath laying ceremony held at the National War memorial, Pune paid tribute to the brave hearts of Kargil War who made the supreme sacrifice in maintaining the territorial integrity of the Nation. Maj Gen Hukkur AK  the senior most veteran from Pune also laid wreath and paid homage to the Kargil War heroes. A week long celebration activities were organised across all Military Stations in Southern Command wherein Gallantry Award Winners, Veterans and Veer Naaris were felicitated during various events.
“Kargil Veterans are a source of inspiration to all of us in the Armed Forces and the Nation. Their supreme sacrifice and service can never be forgotten,” said the Army Commander. He also felicitated the veterans present at the National War Memorial. During his interaction he gave assurance to all the veterans that the Indian Army is moving very strongly in the right directions as set by them and is absolutely committed and ready for any eventuality.
The ceremony was conducted keeping strict COVID protocols with limited attendance.
Ministry of Railways
Reforming Governance for Ease of Doing Business
Railways reduce vendor application fee taken for applying for approval of vendor with RDSO
Special provision of lower fee is kept to encourage MSMEs
This initiative will reduce the cost of business for industry, give impetus to Make in India
It has been continuous endeavor of Indian Railway to associate more and more Industry partners with its supply chain and steps had been taken in this direction to enhance ease of doing business for industry. These steps have not only made processes transparent, efficient and easy but also reduced cost of doing business for industry.
A unified Vendor Approval System for single-interface approval of vendors is also implemented which provides vendors with complete single-window online process for vendor approval starting from submission of application stage to payments, communication and final approvals. It also provides vendors with free online access to all the related details, drawings and specifications and tracking of the vendor application status online. It reduces number of touchpoints where a vendor interacts with the approving agency.
Railway has taken one more decision in this direction by reducing the vendor application fee that was being taken for applying for approval of vendor with RDSO for identified safety items. Vendor application fee for RDSO approval was Rs 2.5 Lakhs for other than MSME and RS 1.5 lakhs for MSME. It has now been reduced from Rs 2.5 lakhs to Rs 15000/- and Rs 1.5 lakhs to Rs 10000/- Special provision of lower fee is kept to encourage MSMEs.
This initiative shall further reduce the cost of business for industry and give impetus to Make in India. It will also benefit Railway by attracting more vendors in its supply chain.
Ministry of Power
REC Limited and J-PAL South Asia enter Data-sharing Agreement
Agreement aims to improve consumer service delivery and ensure reliable electricity supply to consumers
REC Limited, a public infrastructure finance company under the Ministry of Power and the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab  South Asia are partnering to create an annual, data-based assessment of 79 public and private power distribution companies  across the country to improve consumer service delivery and ensure reliable electricity supply to consumers.
Under this partnership, REC and J-PAL South Asia will collaborate to leverage existing data on DISCOMS’ services to diagnose trends and identify gaps in the quality of power supply. These datasets will be used to create a “consumer service index” that will rank companies based on dimensions of service delivery—supply hours, grievance redressal systems, and billing details and timelines among others.
REC and J-PAL South Asia will address the challenges faced by DISCOMS that emerge from this yearly assessment as well as pilot and test potential solutions using randomised evaluations. J-PAL South Asia will also conduct scoping studies to evaluate the effectiveness of innovative solutions like smart metering for more accurate and transparent billing systems as well as other programmes undertaken by REC.
Through this partnership, REC and J-PAL South Asia aim to provide a transparent and evidence-based channel for DISCOMS to identify gaps in their services as well as ensure a more reliable supply of power to households in line with the Electricity  Rules of 2020. The annual ranking report of DISCOMS will also be available to the public, creating pathways for greater accountability in the provision of electricity across states.
The agreement was signed during a ceremony with Executive Director of REC, R Lakshmanan  and Executive Director of J-PAL South Asia, ShobhiniMukerji.
J-PAL South Asia will also provide REC Limited with technical research support, led by Professor Nicholas Ryan , and capacity building on data collection and usage.